Government inches towards public schools funding deal with states Australian Capital Territory Despite promises from successive governments since the Gonski review, the SRS has never been met in Australian public schools.
From power prices to chocolate fountains, the Tasmanian election campaign has been a promise avalanche March 21, 2024 By Robert Hortle News Tasmanians head to the polls on Saturday. After a largely uninspiring campaign, here’s your guide to state election.
Tasmanian jet flights forced to operate without aviation fire crews February 13, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social Aviation safety watchdog told to grow some teeth, replace lost staff as thousands of passengers are put at risk by critical crew shortages.
Australia’s food security threatened by rising cost of living and climate change January 30, 2024 By Dan Holmes Community & Social Food insecurity is likely to be affecting Aussies’ health, social and financial wellbeing long term.
Local government minister told to tighten recruitment model in Tasmania February 28, 2023 By Melissa Coade News A report examining recruitment risks involving alleged misconduct in Tasmania’s local councils has been tabled in state parliament.
Skills and workforce ministers talk national reforms and better funding models February 27, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Longer-term funding opportunities are on the table for the states and territories as part of a proposed five-year National Skills Agreement.
Comms and power finally coming together under infrastructure renewal October 20, 2022 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology A more holistic and complementary approach to infrastructure and communications is quickly taking shape under the Albanese government.
Brighte fronts TasGov solar subsidies after Basslink collapse September 21, 2022 By Julian Bajkowski Energy & Environment The Tasmanian government has plugged into the private sector to finance an interest-free energy efficiency loans scheme for households, residential landlords, small businesses and NFPs.
Primary Health Tasmania gets government funding for suicide aftercare support program September 9, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal A new specialised service designed by Beyond Blue will offer post-hospital recovery support to people experiencing suicide crisis.
Gutwein throws towel in on pandemic premiership April 5, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Tasmania’s premier, treasurer and minister for tourism and climate change has announced his retirement from politics.
Affordable, reliable energy investment part of Morrison’s election pitch to Tasmania (in a repeat of 2018) April 4, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Scott Morrison says commonwealth money would be put into the Marinus Link electricity interconnector and Tasmania’s Battery of the Nation project.
Push for more APS staff in regional Tasmania December 22, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal The public sector union is revisiting a push to decentralise federal jobs and services away from big cities and into regional Tasmania.
Committee to examine 10-year pipeline for Australian infrastructure projects October 4, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry On Tuesday the standing committee on infrastructure, transport and cities will hear about the challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry.
Making sense of Victoria’s shock earthquake September 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment An expert explains the magnitude-6 earthquake that rattled the nerves of Victorians and others living on Australia’s east coast on Wednesday.
Sculptures to commemorate legacy of historical trio August 24, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Sculptures of Neville Bonner, Enid Lyons and Dorothy Tangney will be situated in Canberra’s National Triangle by the end of 2022.
